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Planning key to reducing risks on farm
Jack Kennedy
Often the weather decides so much on Irish farms. However, advance planning can help reduce the risk of a farm accidents happening and is absolutely necessary for effective farm management.
Planning key to reducing risks on farm
Change in attitude and behaviours not coming fast enough
12 July 2023 Farm safety
Change in attitude and behaviours not coming fast enough
IFA president Tim Cullinan speaks about his hopes for Farm Safety Week 2023.
Quad bike demo to take centre stage at Farm Safety Live
12 July 2023 Farm safety
Quad bike demo to take centre stage at Farm Safety Live
Martin Merrick previews the Farm Safety Live demonstration that will take place at this year’s Tullamore Show.
Preventing Lyme disease this summer
Martin Merrick outlines some of the advice from the HSA regarding tick bites and the risk of Lyme disease this summer.
12 July 2023 Farm safety
Don’t leave safety to chance, it’s just not worth the risk
Ciaran Roche, FBD risk manager, speaks about how taking chances with farm safety is simply not worth the risk.
12 July 2023 Farm safety
Safety in agriculture still a concern
Despite continual improvement on farms, agriculture remains the most dangerous industry to work in.
12 July 2023 Farm safety
Particular attention needs to be paid to the safety of ‘senior’ farmers - HSA
Farm fatalities in 2022 showed a significant percentage of fatalities attributed to ‘older’ farmers.
12 July 2023 Farm safety